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around the hydraulics portion of the pump.
A light coating of oil is recommended to
protect against corrosion.
Transporting:
When moving the lagoon pump, the
hydraulic lines and PTO shaft that are
connected to the tractor should be
disconnected and placed in the transport
position to avoid damage that could occur
during transportation of the pump.
Lubrication:
The operation and lifetime of the
components of this pump are dependant on
regular and proper lubrication. The
frequency of lubrication will depend on
conditions of use. Severe or unusual
conditions may determine actual service
needs.
Replace any broken or missing grease
fittings and always clean the fittings before
greasing.
Additional lubrication is as follows:
- Grease PTO every 8 hours of running
time
- Change gearbox oil every season,
Spring & Fall, to prevent contamination
- Other areas to be lubricated daily
Note: A small amount of moisture in the
gearbox is common due to condensation
when the warm gearbox is cooled. If this
occurs, change the gearbox oil and
continue to inspect it frequently. Regular
changing of grease will minimize chance
for total failure and the need for repairs.
Operation
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IMPORTANT - When not operating the
pump, (overnight or during periods of
inactivity exceeding one hour), remove
or raise the pump out of the lagoon in
order to prevent the internal gearbox
from water contamination.
Also, grease wheel bearings after
removing the pump from the lagoon, this
will displace any moisture that has
leaked into the hub. This should extend
the life of the wheel bearings
considerably.
Remote Control System Option:
If your lagoon pump is equipped with a
wireless remote control, this system
simply replaces the usual manual control
that normally comes with the valve.
The range of the system is greatly
dependant on the location and
positioning of the receiver box. Under
ideal conditions, the range of the system
will be 100 ft. - 150ft. When there is a
clear path between the transmitter and
receiver. The transmitter operates on a 9
volt battery. When the battery is weak,
the range will become shorter and the
unit will become erratic.
The wireless system uses a digitally
coded signal to reduce the possibility of
some other signal from causing false
operation. If there is a radio transmitter
operating in close proximity to the
receiver, it may block your signal.
This unit operates on a 12 volt system
only. Disconnect the battery connection
when not in use to prevent draining
power from the battery.